Thursday, July 29, 2021

Welcome Letter and Supply List


Please plan on dropping by for the
Lower Elementary Open House 
Sunday, August 1, 2021, 1:00 - 3:00 PM. All attendees must utilize the GoFan App to sign up for Open House. This will allow for the collection of contact tracing information and assist in managing building capacity. Please use this link for more information regarding the Open House procedures and GoFan app. We look forward to seeing you! ​​​

*Masks are mandatory and all district Covid procedures will be followed at this event.

 


It is very important that all families sign up for our community Remind!  Please text @ac3c9 to number 81010 or if you are having trouble with 81010 try texting @ac3c9 to 971-239-4842  (Please sign up!)
                                     


New Bell Times for Charles Ellis  
2021-2022


8:15-3:15 (Children must be present during this time)
 
Breakfast 7:55-8:15

All children are welcome to eat school breakfast and/or lunch daily at no cost to families.

Dear Families, 

     Welcome to Ms. Jazmin and Ms. Marianne’s classroom community in rooms 27 and 29! As time is moving on, our summer is coming to a close, it is time to begin to think about the opening of the 2021-2022 school year. We would like to extend a warm welcome to you and your child into our 6-9 Lower Elementary classroom, grades 1st, 2nd, and 3rd, whether they are brand new or returning. Throughout this school year, each first, second, and third year student will be experiencing many new and different avenues in their education with the Montessori philosophy leading the way.
     First, we want to help you understand our goals for our community. We have built one cohesive classroom with two Montessori certified and trained lead guides: Ms. Marianne Howze and Ms. Jazmin Corbell, and one teachers’ assistant. Ms. Marianne and Ms. Jazmin will be presenting lessons in English/Language Arts, Arithmetic and Geometry and Cultural (Science and Social Studies). 
     While each of us have a set number of students on each of our rosters in an official capacity, we will treat our students as one community. We will conduct our parent teacher conferences together so that we may better communicate your child’s needs and tendencies in each area. The only time the students are separated by roster is for Explorations and come Boosterthon/Fun Run time! Children on Ms. Marianne’s roster are called Blue Jays and students on Ms. Jazmin’s roster are called the Cardinals. Together we are The Learning Community. 
     Our main mode of communication is via our classroom blog, as well as email, and Remind App. Our Remind App class code is ac3c9. Please join upon receiving this letter. If you are a returning family and have already joined our Remind, there is no need to join again. We post a weekly newsletter with important news on our blog, generally on Sundays. Our blog address is www.TheLearningCommunityPage.BlogSpot.com. Because we are functioning as a unit, we will send all emails with either teacher copied on the email. We ask that you do the same as well. 
     We realize that guiding and teaching your child is a privilege, as well as a tremendous responsibility. We will do our best this year to ensure that each student has a motivating and safe learning experience in the classroom. However, we cannot do this alone: we need your help. The four of us; teachers, parents, and students, need to be partners in the learning process. We ask that families encourage their child at home by helping to ensure that they are making the best choices they can make in the classroom, whether it be academic choices or social choices. We look forward to meeting each of you during Open House as well as welcoming back familiar faces! Enjoy your last days of vacation. Ready or not, here we go!

Warmly,
Ms. Marianne and Ms. Jazmin 

Jazmin.corbell@sccpss.com
Marianne.howze@sccpss.com

Materials Needed
*most supplies will be stored  for communal use in the classroom*

Composition Book- any shade or pattern Blue  (labeled with name)

Book- any pattern Black (labeled with name)

Primary Journal (labeled with name)


Graph Paper Journal ½ inch squares (this is difficult to find in stores so we have provided a direct link.)  This is very important for math! https://www.amazon.com/Graph-Paper-Notebook-double-sided-non-perforated/dp/1543206301/ref=sr_1_2?dchild=1&keywords=1%2F2+inch+graph+paper+book+bulk&qid=1587411792&sr=8-2
  • *2 Masks- a clean mask daily and a backup
  • *Personal Water Bottle- there will be no water fountain
  • Earbuds or headphones for Technology class AND classroom use (we will store these in the classroom with names on them)
  • 2  boxes of Kleenex
  • 3 rolls of paper towels
  • 2 Plastic pocket folders with brads (one for classroom use  and one for taking home papers)
  • First year students only- Distilled Vinegar and 2 pink Pearl Erasers
  • Second year students only- 1 small glue stick and a pack of crayons
  • Third year students only- Hand sanitizer and 1 bottle liquid school glue

Wish List
  • Crayola Model Magic Clay --Any Color (sold at Michael’s Craft Store, Walmart, etc. )
  • Guinea Pig food
  • Dr. Bronner’s Liquid Castile soap- Lavender  
  • Seventh Generation dish soap
  • Sharpies (extra fine or fine)
  • Wet Erase Markers with fine point (all colors)
  • Sewing Supplies-Embroidery Thread, Fabric/Fabric scraps, Buttons...
  • Petsmart gift cards to purchase crickets and mealworms for the class leopard gecko
  • Amazon gift cards to purchase unforeseen supply needs that may arise
  • Neutral colored cardstock 
  • White Copy Paper 



*Dates to Remember 
Sunday, August 1- Open House 1-3
Wednesday, Aug. 4- First Day Of School!


Sunday, May 16, 2021

The Week of May 16

 The Weekly Newsletter 


POP-UP ART SHOW TUESDAY!


Cohort C Virtual Celebration

Students in Cohort C will have an end of the year celebration on Zoom, at 12 on Friday! All Friday afternoon reading groups will be cancelled and Cohort C can join our meeting from 12-1 for an online celebration. Please bring a special treat of your choosing and come ready to dance!

In-Person Celebration

Students in Cohorts A & B will have pizza parties in the classroom on Tuesday and Friday! 


Technology Information

Cohort A and B students will leave their devices at school on May 17th and May 19th, respectively. Cohort C, please use this link to schedule an appointment to return your student device (and/or media center books!) to school between May 24-26th.

If your student has saved any pictures/files on the device that you would like to keep, move those to their student Google Drive. Click here for a quick video tutorial.

Make sure the device is fully charged when it is returned so that we can ensure that the device is in working order.

If there is damage to the device, please contact Ms. Lisa now so that we can arrange payment for the repair, if applicable.​





Students are expected to complete at least 30 mins in each subject (math and reading) on i-Ready weekly. Your child will continue to have access to i-Ready over the summer and they should plan to use the program to help keep them sharp over the break.


Explorations 10:20-11:05 Daily

Explorations 

Blue Jays 

Cardinals

Monday

Music

PE

Tuesday

PE

Tech/STEAM

Wednesday

Tech/STEAM

Spanish

Thursday

Spanish

Art 

Friday

Art

Music



Open Meetings

All students are expected to attend open meetings after morning meetings for lessons.

Open Meeting Schedule

8:45-9:05 First Year Students

9:05-9:25 Second Year students

9:25-9:45 Third Year Students 




Dates to Remember

May 18- "Pop Up" Spring Art Show

May 17-18- Student Technology Return (Cohort A)

May 19-21- Student Technology Return (Cohort B)

May 21- Last Day of School!

May 24-26- Student Technology Return (Cohort C)


Sunday, May 9, 2021

The Week of May 9th

The Weekly Newsletter 



AMIRA End-of-the-Year Assessments

Cohort C students will complete Amira assessments on Monday, May 10. After morning meeting, please have your student remain on Zoom to complete the assessment. Cohorts A & B will complete these assessments in the building.


GMAS Testing Schedule

Some 3rd year students in Cohort A will be taking ELA and Math GMAS  Make-Ups this week. If your child was absent on days when GMAS was previously scheduled, they will complete testing on Monday and Tuesday. See the schedule located below. Here are some tips for students testing this week.

Get a good night's sleep (Avoid using tech devices before going to bed).

Pack everything you may need ahead of time (earbuds, mouse, pencil, scratch paper, snacks, etc.).

Eat a healthy, filling breakfast (school breakfast is still FREE for all students).

Stay calm (utilize deep breathing techniques).

Be positive and do your best!

Date

Cohort A

MON May 3

ELA Sec 1

TUE May 4

ELA Sec 2 &3

WED May 5

MATH Sec 2 

MON May 10

Make-Ups


TUE May 11

Make-Ups




Field Day! May 12 & 14

Field day for Cohort A  will be Wednesday, May 12 and Field Day for Cohorts B & C will be Friday, May 14. Cohorts A & B- Please bring a towel and a change of clothes, as students will be getting wet. If needed, please apply sunscreen to students before they arrive to school. Cohort C- a link to asynchronous Field Day is located below. We will have Morning Meeting but no Open Meetings on Friday, May 14. 
Follow this link for Field Day Fun!


POP-UP ART SHOW THURSDAY!




Technology Information

Cohort A and B students will leave their devices at school on May 17th and May 19th, respectively. Cohort C, please use this link to schedule an appointment to return your student device (and/or media center books!) to school between May 24-26th.

If your student has saved any pictures/files on the device that you would like to keep, move those to their student Google Drive. Click here for a quick video tutorial.

Make sure the device is fully charged when it is returned so that we can ensure that the device is in working order.

If there is damage to the device, please contact Ms. Lisa now so that we can arrange payment for the repair, if applicable.​





Ms. Jazmin continues to assess Cohort A and B (if they have not completed math and reading yet) while they are in the building.

On another note, we still do not have 100% participation of students practicing both subject areas on i-Ready. Our data goal for the final 9 weeks of school is 100% participation in weekly i-Ready practice.


Bridging Ceremony

We can't possibly have another year without a special send off for our third year students!  We were not able to have an in-person send off last year for our third years, so we have decided to have a picnic at Daffin Park to celebrate both classes! We would like to invite all 19/20 and 20/21 3rd Year Students to celebrate with us. We've had some students leave our school because of pandemic circumstances, but we would still love to see you again!  Please view the attached invitation.  Bring a lunch and a blanket, and whatever else you think you may want at your picnic!  We'll provide some special treats!





Explorations 10:20-11:05 Daily

Explorations 

Blue Jays 

Cardinals

Monday

Music

PE

Tuesday

PE

Tech/STEAM

Wednesday

Tech/STEAM

Spanish

Thursday

Spanish

Art 

Friday

Art

Music



Open Meetings

All students are expected to attend open meetings after morning meetings for lessons.

Open Meeting Schedule

8:45-9:05 First Year Students

9:05-9:25 Second Year students

9:25-9:45 Third Year Students 




Dates to Remember

May 10-12- Cohort A In-Person

May 12- Field Day (Cohort A)

May 13-14- Cohort B In-Person 

May 13- "Pop Up" Spring Art Show

May 14- Field Day (Cohorts B and C)

May 16- Bridging Ceremony (3rd Year Students)

May 17-18- Student Technology Return (Cohort A)

May 19-21- Student Technology Return (Cohort B)

May 21- Last Day of School!

May 24-26- Student Technology Return (Cohort C)



Sunday, May 2, 2021

The Week of May 2nd

  The Weekly Newsletter


GMAS Testing Schedule

3rd year students in Cohort A will be taking ELA and Math GMAS this week. See the schedule located below. Here are some tips for students testing this week.
  • Get a good night's sleep (Avoid using tech devices before going to bed).
  • Pack everything you may need ahead of time (earbuds, mouse, pencil, scratch paper, snacks, etc.).
  • Eat a healthy, filling breakfast (school breakfast is still FREE for all students).
  • Stay calm (utilize deep breathing techniques).
  • Be positive and do your best!

Date

Cohort A

MON May 3

ELA Sec 1

TUE May 4

ELA Sec 2 &3

WED May 5

MATH Sec 2 

TUES May 11

Make-Up

Math Sec 1

WED May 12

Make-Ups



We are administering end-of-the-year i-Ready diagnostic assessments this week.


8:45 am

Cohort C

MON May 3

Reading Diagnostic

TUE May 4

Math Diagnostic

WED May 5

Make-Ups and Extensions

 Ms. Jazmin continues to assess Cohorts A and B while they are in the building. Ms. Marianne is testing Cohort C Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday, at 8:45, directly after morning meeting. *Students in Cohort B will attend morning meeting and will not have open meetings on Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday.

On another note, we still do not have 100% participation of students practicing both subject areas on i-Ready. Our data goal for the final 9 weeks of school is 100% participation in weekly i-Ready practice.




National Bike to School Day is May 5, 2021!

Celebrate on May 5th (Cohort A) and May 6th (Cohort B) by walking or biking to school with your family. Ms. Patra will be at Circle Park from 7:25-7:50am to encourage you. Please complete the Covid safety screening prior to heading to Circle Park.

Pop-up Art Show!










All students are expected to read with Amira 3 times a week!


All students have Explorations 10:20-11:05 daily.


Explorations 

Blue Jays 

Cardinals

Monday

Music

PE

Tuesday

PE

Tech/STEAM

Wednesday

Tech/STEAM

Spanish

Thursday

Spanish

Art 

Friday

Art

Music



Open Meetings

All students are expected to attend open meetings after morning meetings for lessons.


Open Meeting Schedule

8:45-9:05 First Year Students

9:05-9:25 Second Year students

9:25-9:45 Third Year Students 


Dates to Remember

May 3-5- Cohort A In-Person 

May 5- Bike/Walk to School Day (Cohort A)

May 6- Bike/Walk to School Day (Cohort B)

May 6-7- Cohort B In-Person 

May 12- Field Day (Cohort A)

May 13- "Pop Up" Spring Art Show

May 14- Field Day (Cohort B)

May 21- Last Day of School!


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